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Guantanamo hearing for Hicks Guantanamo hearing for Hicks
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David Hicks, the Australian detainee at Guantanamo Bay, is expected to make a lengthy statement when he appears before a US military court on Monday.David Hicks, the Australian detainee at Guantanamo Bay, is expected to make a lengthy statement when he appears before a US military court on Monday.
His Australian-based lawyer said he would probably address the legitimacy of the military tribunal process.His Australian-based lawyer said he would probably address the legitimacy of the military tribunal process.
He's the first detainee to be charged under the new Military Commissions Act, accused of training and fighting with al-Qaeda and the Taleban. He is the first detainee to be charged under the new Military Commissions Act, accused of training and fighting with al-Qaeda and the Taleban.
His case should proceed to a full trial by July, under the US military rules.His case should proceed to a full trial by July, under the US military rules.
First embraceFirst embrace
When David Hicks first appeared before a US military commission in August 2004 he uttered just six words: "Sir, to all charges, not guilty".When David Hicks first appeared before a US military commission in August 2004 he uttered just six words: "Sir, to all charges, not guilty".
But when he goes before the commission at Guantanamo Bay his legal team says he will be much more expansive.But when he goes before the commission at Guantanamo Bay his legal team says he will be much more expansive.
Along with pleading not guilty to the charge of providing material support for terrorism, the 31-year-old is likely to make a longer statement criticising what he sees as the injustice of the military commission process.Along with pleading not guilty to the charge of providing material support for terrorism, the 31-year-old is likely to make a longer statement criticising what he sees as the injustice of the military commission process.
He may also raise the conditions in which he is being held - a tiny cell for 22 hours each day.He may also raise the conditions in which he is being held - a tiny cell for 22 hours each day.
Terry Hicks, his father, has travelled from Adelaide to attend what's expected to be an hour-long arraignment hearing.Terry Hicks, his father, has travelled from Adelaide to attend what's expected to be an hour-long arraignment hearing.
It will be the first time he's seen his son since August last year and the first time he'll be allowed to touch and embrace him.It will be the first time he's seen his son since August last year and the first time he'll be allowed to touch and embrace him.
Terry Hicks said his son's mental state was a huge concern and that his condition had deteriorated in recent months.Terry Hicks said his son's mental state was a huge concern and that his condition had deteriorated in recent months.
The hearing will set out a schedule for the full trial which, under military commission rules, should take place by July.The hearing will set out a schedule for the full trial which, under military commission rules, should take place by July.